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by Condolady
Sun Jan 12, 2014 12:32 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Softlite LS problems
Replies: 1
Views: 2209

Softlite LS problems

I got Softlite LS triple pane and with all the bells and whistles. I mentioned on this Board that my installer did not insulate with foam around the windows, well it seemd to work out fine in that department without the added insulation around the windows for when this "Polar Vortex" as th...
by Condolady
Mon Sep 30, 2013 8:31 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: To foam or not to foam upon installation
Replies: 13
Views: 9484

Re: To foam or not to foam upon installation

It's not that I am SET on having it my way, this IS the way the installer installs. I am trying to find justification to it as apposed to all of your advice. I did speak to My general contrator who is doing my renovation in the unit I bought to expand my unit for he also installs windows and he and ...
by Condolady
Mon Sep 30, 2013 1:08 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: To foam or not to foam upon installation
Replies: 13
Views: 9484

Re: To foam or not to foam upon installation

I know you guys are trying to help. I called My installer up and he said it really isn't necessary. He will be putting in the wood slabs(No carpenter)--seems all the windows in coops and condos use this method of wood slabs around the window. He will show me why upon installation. It is NOT easy to ...
by Condolady
Sun Sep 29, 2013 9:21 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: To foam or not to foam upon installation
Replies: 13
Views: 9484

Re: To foam or not to foam upon installation

Windows are installed here in the interior way, not exterior (with buildings in our area--6 stories). I would assume that the 1/4 inch thick (By 2 inches)slab of wood surrounding the window that they put in seals any gap, it is put in a right angle to the window, then it is chalked at that right ang...
by Condolady
Sat Sep 28, 2013 8:48 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: To foam or not to foam upon installation
Replies: 13
Views: 9484

Re: To foam or not to foam upon installation

Also I forgot to mention and I don't think they do that in private homes, but in our condo and all coops and condos I know of, they also put a 1/4 inch thick by 2 inch slab of wood all around the window frame on the inside. I guess that compensates for any non squared window frame or a frame that is...
by Condolady
Sat Sep 28, 2013 6:19 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: To foam or not to foam upon installation
Replies: 13
Views: 9484

Re: To foam or not to foam upon installation

If it is 1/8 inch space, how can you squeeze the low expanding foam in there in the first place? The head would have to be the size of a needle, let alone the foam going thru that "Needle". I understood this foam to be thick and sticky like chaulking and difficult to work with. At least I ...
by Condolady
Sat Sep 28, 2013 3:45 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: To foam or not to foam upon installation
Replies: 13
Views: 9484

To foam or not to foam upon installation

I am getting Softlite LS-got a good price--all the bells and whistles (Triple pane with Krypton,and Solarban 70XL ,super saver spacers) (9 double hung and 2 bathroom double hung--11 total) plus installation for a bit over $9,000.00. My installer said he is not using the low expansion foam, just the ...
by Condolady
Mon Sep 16, 2013 9:36 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Ordered my Softlite LS
Replies: 8
Views: 5855

Re: Ordered my Softlite LS

I'll speak to the installer about that. Maybe he just doesn't want to bother with it for Dave at Morningstar said that low expansion foam is difficult to work with. So is caulking really. Aren't they in the same league as difficulty goes(Caulk and low expansion foam??)???
by Condolady
Mon Sep 16, 2013 2:35 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Ordered my Softlite LS
Replies: 8
Views: 5855

Re: Ordered my Softlite LS

Well you could see (Visually) if there is a space or gap. right?? I would make him fill it with chaulk BTW-- Just to understand:The low expansion foam goes around the window BEFORE installation and the chauk goes after?? Do YOU use both or just one or the other???
by Condolady
Mon Sep 16, 2013 1:11 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Ordered my Softlite LS
Replies: 8
Views: 5855

Re: Ordered my Softlite LS

I know when I called my installer he was surprised I changed to 1/2 screen. I told him my Condo and all the condos around use only 1/2 screens. Well any warrenty issue will be for the screen track area only. It would be only a thin line for the screen tracks. As mentioned , I have aluminium painted ...
by Condolady
Mon Sep 16, 2013 12:19 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Ordered my Softlite LS
Replies: 8
Views: 5855

Re: Ordered my Softlite LS

I just spoke to my window installer and he says most certainly yes to the caulk on the inside and outside of window.... As far as the screen goes, you'd think softlite would have inside tracks not to show,(not really sure how the tracks are, but I am on the 5th floor so even if i move the screens sl...
by Condolady
Sun Sep 15, 2013 8:50 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Ordered my Softlite LS
Replies: 8
Views: 5855

Ordered my Softlite LS

I ordered my Softlite LS. I got the Ultimate glass triple pane with super spacer with Krypton gas and solarban70xl. Maybe a bit overkill , but better overkill than under. I am combining two condo units and I have no plans of ever moving unless I will the Lottery big time. ( 9 double hung and two bat...
by Condolady
Tue Sep 03, 2013 2:41 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Window installer needed for Softlite LS in NYC area
Replies: 8
Views: 6517

Re: Window installer needed for Softlite LS in NYC area

I think sometimes the contractor tries on his own later to see if you made up your mind on someone.
BTW Sears is still calling me for my bathroom renovatione even though I told them many times I got someone...
by Condolady
Tue Sep 03, 2013 12:52 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Window installer needed for Softlite LS in NYC area
Replies: 8
Views: 6517

Re: Window installer needed for Softlite LS in NYC area

Well I guess you learn something new everyday. I was surprised myself after reading on this website. I like the people at Morningstar, They are prompt, get back and give you service and answer any question you might have. Go to their website and see. They give "incentives" for contractors ...
by Condolady
Sat Aug 31, 2013 5:06 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Window installer needed for Softlite LS in NYC area
Replies: 8
Views: 6517

Re: Window installer needed for Softlite LS in NYC area

No it was a recommended Dealer by The Softlite company --> I entered my zip code 11374 and got Morningstar Doors and Windows from the Softlite website...They are wholesalers who sell to contractors only. They recommended 2 contractors but they don't do condos.They have a showroom. I got a contractor...